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 330 Charles Henry Carey divorce from her husband, and though there was no pre- tence that her husband had in any way been guilty of I adultery, yet the court granted her a bill. All the evi- dence, as one of the judges informed me, was, he was not kind to her on the route over the mountains ; and it was presumed he did not mean to return. Women who have unkind husbands, Oregon is the place for them. This afternoon I preached at Gen. McCarver's. I fear his seriousness will pass away like the dew. Elder John- son, 53 Baptist missionary, attends the wedding. Sunday, 29. This is a more favorable day than com- mon ; congregation larger than ordinary. As faithfulness becomes the house of God forever, I trust the preacher was faithful. Monday, 30. Three years ago we left the city and ; port of New York. No regrets we came. Should be glad if we could see a door opening for our return. [1846] Tuesday, December 1. Today is rather of an important day in this city; the legislative committee meet in this place to make laws for the people of this territory. There is no small degree of delight apparently in this law-making business. Ice this morning as thick as window glass ; the first seen here this season. Wednesday, 2. I believe a majority of the legislature did not convene until today. I learn Mr. Lovejoy is chosen speaker. They have received Gov. Abernethy's message, which, I am informed, urges the cause of tem- perance with great importunity ; and certainly with great fitness. Thursday, 3. Settled with Mr. Robb for addition and repairs to the parsonage in which we live ; bill $90. Paid in books, $27.13, cloth for pants, $5.00, flannel $1.00 Pettigrove, $10.00, Abernethy, $46.87 ; total $90. Sunday, 6. Today we have rather of an important congregation ; as the legislative committee are in session about these days, quite a number from them attend wor- 53 Rev. Hezekiah Johnson, arrived December, 1845.